Finding it hard to be positive tonight

I'm finding it really hard to stay positive tonight. I think it's just the time of year and I'm worried about what next year will bring for my mum.

[Lyndy]

These big 'moments ' do prompt thoughts about what will happen and will we all still be here next year. None of us know the answer...even those of us not facing cancer. I was having the same musings tonight during our Carol service. Since we can't predict the future good or bad.. perhaps the best thing is to acknowledge the thoughts we have and try to enjoy the here and now.

Much love and hope you and your Mum find some peace and some fun this Christmas xx

[Hidden in reply to Lyndy]

Thanks for your reply Lyndy. You are right none of us know what will happen so will try to enjoy the moment. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too. X

[Shellygirl]

Merry Christmas frozen .. no one can say what next year will bring ... it's a time to make memories ... being positive all of the time is not easy we all have duos and troughs let's hope 2017 will be good 😊 ❤

[Choski]

These times of year do bring emotions right to the front of our minds, it's meant to be a 'happy' time, and there is a lot of pressure on everyone to have the 'best Christmas EVER' !!! And whilst most of us are able to relax, be with family and enjoy our time together, at the same time we can't always control the little voices in our head!!

Your mum is here with you now and as Lyndy and Shelly have said , no one knows what lies ahead for any of us. I bet your lovely mum is worrying about you!!! And what would you say to her?! I bet you'd say "don't worry about me mum, I'm here now"! And that's what you need to try and say and believe yourself! Happy a lovely time and give her a big hug

Take care xxx

Clare ❤️❤️

[Hidden]

It's difficult at times to keep positive, especially when all of this is out of your control. But, your mum is here with you now - try to enjoy the time you have with her. There are many ladies on this site who are doing so well years after a Stage 3/4 diagnosis - I know, everyone is different- I wish you and you Mum all the best and hope 2017 brings a better year !

Juliet

[Katmal-UK]

Sieze the day. Nobody knows what the future will bring. The present is all any of us have with any certainty. Try to take the here and now and savour every moment. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas . Wishing you and your mum all the best for 2017 xx

[caf132]

Merry Christmas! I also worry about what the new year will bring my family. I so worry about my son and daughter as I am the one with OC. I do not know how they will do if i am gone. i don't want them to see me relapse and have to put them through the suffering again.

All I can say is to live in the moment, enjoy the holiday break and keep positive thought about ones own health.

Xx STAY STRONG Carol

[lucy1dog]

No real words of wisdom except keep enjoying everything you have and making lots of great memories. Thinking of you xxxx

linda

[IrishMollyO]

You are not alone with that feeling. It is so easy and natural to start predicting the future and I'm guilty myself all the time. I have to keep reminding myself that " yesterday is history , tomorrow is a mystery , today is a gift and that's why they call it the present " . I do try to practice living in the now as it's the only way. Having said all that I am finding it particularly difficult at the moment . Take care

XXX

[Hidden]

Thank you all for replying to my post. It's so helpful to have the support of this site. I managed to have a nice day yesterday with my mum and rest of the family. I hope you all had a nice day too and I can't thank you enough for all the support xx

[Hidden]

Hi Frozen, we cant predict the future no one can so try to live in the moment and enjoy the good days with your Mum. We can be our own worst enemies at times and our thoughts go into over drive. I wish you peace for 2017 and hopefully it will be a good year for you